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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.83, 3,390.07 and 1,163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.83, 3,390.07 and 1,163.51 is: 1,746.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.83 : 3,390.07 = 1,163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.83/3,390.07 = 1,163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.83x = 3,390.07 × 1,163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.83x = 3,944,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,357.58/2,258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.19

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